Iran Loses to Chinese Taipei at Asian Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was defeated against Chinese Taipei at the Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship on Friday.
The Iranian team, who had started Group II with a win over Saudi Arabia, lost to Chinese Taipei 30-27 at the Princess Sumaya Hall in Amman, Jordan.
The Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship is the 8th edition of the championship being held in Jordan from September 16 to 26.
The competition also acts as the qualification tournament for the 2019 Men's Youth World Handball Championship.
Top four teams from the championship will directly qualify for the Youth World Championship to be held in Republic of Macedonia.
